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Local Illustrator, Jamie O’Neill shares her journey on creating an art piece linking together Jersey Folklore to the Lunar New Year.
Posted on — Categories Community, Culture, Lunar New Year 2024
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The Tale of the Dragon of La Hougue Bie
Nobody likes a quitter, or do they?
With the start of a new year, we normally see the influx of well-intentioned hopes for the year ahead. It’s a reflective time for many people, bringing new possibilities, resolutions to conquer, healthier choices to make, and targets to hit, both personally and professionally. Giving up on any of these ‘new year, new me’ incentives … Read more Nobody likes a quitter, or do they?
Celebrating Culture: A Madeiran Christmas in Jersey
Posted on — Categories Community, Culture, Jersey International Cultural Centre, Tags Community, Culture, icc
Here’s how Nicola de Jesus, Head of Customer Experience for Customer and Local Services, celebrates…
Celebrating Culture: A Romanian Christmas in Jersey
Adrian Petrea, Customer Feedback Manager for Customer and Local Services, celebrates his culture during Christmas.
Celebrating Culture: A Columbian Christmas in Jersey
Here’s how Colombian national Adoni Mosquera-Valencia, Diversity and inclusion consultant for the Talent Team, celebrates Christmas.
Connect Me – Kerouac Adventures, building a community.
Jersey can be a very isolating place and Mark, one of the team at Kerouac Adventures, knows only too well how this can then have a knock on effect on mental health, particularly that of men.
Bringing Jamhuri Day to Jersey
In this blog, Maggie Turner, who moved to Jersey from Kenya over 20 years ago, reflects on the importance of Jamhuri Day.
Deputy Malcolm Ferey speech at Embrace our Difference event.
It is important to promote a diverse workforce that ensures every individual, including those with disabilities, has every opportunity to succeed. As we look toward the future of our island, it is crucial that we embrace diversity in all its forms, recognizing that our collective strength lies in our differences.
Skate Space Jersey: Empowering Young Skateboarders for a Brighter Future
Skateboarding is not just a sport; it’s a culture, a way of life, and a form of self-expression.
Over the years, skateboarding has gained immense popularity and has evolved into a global phenomenon. It’s a sport that bridges age, gender, and cultural gaps, providing a sense of community and belonging for millions around the world.
Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights
Anuradha Ananth, Assistant Communications Officer for CYPES at the Government of Jersey, shares her personal experience with one of the most meaningful cultural celebrations in the Indian calendar, Diwali.